Forecasters say severe weather is most likely in southeast Arkansas in areas south and east of De Queen and West Memphis.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for northern and central Arkansas beginning late Friday and ending Saturday night. Forecasters say areas covered by the watch could see 2 to 3 inches of rain, with some areas seeing even higher amounts.

Forecasters warn that areas in the Ozark and Ouachita mountains could see flash flooding.